2026 Capital Campaign

Ralston House currently serves children in three locations - Arvada, Lakewood and Northglenn - and is the only child advocacy center serving Adams, Broomfield, Jefferson and Gilpin counties.

To meet this growing need for services, Ralston House is expanding its Arvada location that serves Jefferson and Gilpin counties from a 2,500 square foot house to a family-friendly 10,000 square foot facility with four forensic interview rooms and corresponding observation, parent meeting, and playrooms, plus the addition of a medical examination room.

Background

Operating since 1990, Ralston House assists in the investigative process of child sexual abuse cases and offers child victims and their families a child-friendly, safe, and neutral environment where investigators and medical professionals can talk with children and their families in surroundings that lessen the anxiety of a child who has been assaulted.

The current Arvada facility has only two interview rooms - not nearly enough space to adequately serve one of the fastest-growing judicial districts in Colorado and no medical room.

The project is being managed by the City of Arvada. The building, owned by the City, will be leased to Ralston House for services for a minimum of 30 years and will remain a facility for child victims. It is a unique and efficient partnership between Arvada and Ralston House.

The Need

The Ralston House facility in Arvada is already over capacity. Ralston House needs a safe, secure, private facility where families can obtain services in their own community.

With 67% of the capitalization project secured through a unique investment partnership between 11 municipalities, Ralston House is now entering Phase III of the campaign and reaching out to the community.

The campaign now seeks philanthropic support from foundations and looks toward engaging the community to raise the remainder of the capitalization project, including the cost of associated initial operating costs.

The Project

Ralston House needs your help to complete this project to benefit children affected by abuse. Your contribution is an opportunity to be a part of a lasting legacy that benefits child victims and their families. Joining the Ralston House team through a capitalization contribution shows your commitment to stopping abuse for children and youth in our communities.

How To Help:

Sponsor a Room - There are many opportunities to leave your lasting legacy within the walls of the renovated Ralston House building. Room sponsorships are available for the following rooms: Kitchen, Interview Room (4), Observation Room (4), Caregiver Meeting Room (4), Children’s Waiting Room (4), Medical Room, Conference / Community Room, Staff Offices (7), Staff Meeting Room, Staff Break Room, Staff Wing, Pod Wing (4), Waiting Room.

Purchase a Brick in the Donor Patio - The Brick Patio will lead toward Ralston House’s new conference / community room and bricks will be embossed to recognize donors who commit to making a long-term and lasting commitment to ending child abuse in our community.

Digital Donor Recognition - Imagine a prominent display in our facility where every visitor can see the names of individuals and companies who have made a lasting legacy that has a positive and significant impact on our work. Our donor recognition wall will publicly express our deepest gratitude to our supporters, while simultaneously inspiring others to join our mission and contribute to our impactful projects.

Sponsor A Room:

The Capitalization Campaign Committee requests financial contributions which will go toward funding a room. Through these contributions, Ralston House is able to maximize dollars donated to purchase items needed for the expansion.

$250,000—Conference Room

1 Available Seating for 75. Conference table, technology and additional furnishings Recognition: Name Outside of Conference Room (exterior building), donor recognition brick and donor wall.

$100,000—Forensic Interview Room

4 Available Pods consist of an observation room, forensic interview room, children’s playroom and caregiver waiting room. Recognition: Name in pod, donor recognition brick and on donor recognition wall.

$50,000—Kitchen

1 Available Utilized by law enforcement, child protective services, families and children coming to Ralston House. Fully stocked with drinks and snacks. Includes furnishings and appliances. Recognition: Name in room, donor recognition brick and donor wall.

$50,000—Staff Wing

1 Available Name recognition on interior wing of building for 7 staff offices. Furnishings such as desks, chairs and tables. Recognition: Name in room, donor recognition brick and donor wall.

$25,000—Camera/Recording Equipment

4 Available Equipment for each of the forensic interview rooms Recognition: Opportunity for name/logo in interview room, donor recognition brick and donor wall.

$25,000—Observation Room

4 Available This room allows for law enforcement to observe the interview between the Ralston House Forensic Interviewer and the child. Includes furnishings and technology needs. Recognition: Name in room, donor recognition brick and donor wall.

$25,000 — Child Playroom

4 Available Includes furnishings and technology needs. Recognition: Name in room, donor recognition brick and donor wall.

$25,000 — Parent Room

4 Available Includes furnishings for this room. Recognition: Name in room, donor recognition brick and donor wall.

Doctor and Patient Interaction

1 Available Individual furnishings for each room including necessary medical equipment. Recognition: Name in room, donor recognition brick and donor wall.

How To Donate:

There are several ways to contribute to making a lasting impact on child victims in our communities:

Contact us at development@ralstonhouse.org
Call Jennifer Kemps, Development Officer at 720-765-3063 or Tara Roesener, Development Manager at 720-898-6752
Mail a check payable to Ralston House and mail to:

Ralston House Attn: Arvada Renovation

10795 W 58th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002